Volunteer Opportunities

The Comox Valley Horticultural Society has been organized and run solely by dedicated volunteers for over 40 years!

The events and programs that we enjoy are a direct result of our energetic and enthusiastic volunteer team. Becoming a volunteer is a wonderful way to meet other members and give back to our community. To see what volunteer positions are available please see the current list at the bottom of the page. Join our team!

Get to Know Our Volunteers

Sonia Gonsalves – Workshops Co-Chair

Sonia Gonsalves – Workshops Co-Chair

With a background in landscape gardening, I have enjoyed the possibilities here on Vancouver Island.  I have a particular interest in growing fruit trees that are both marginal and hardy to our climate. The CVHS has been a great place to join with people who are...

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Janelle Collett – Social Media Associate

Janelle Collett – Social Media Associate

I adore all things gardening. I love chatting with fellow gardeners, photographing gardens, drawing and planning gardens, reading about gardening, and writing about gardening for the CVHS! When I have a moment of spare time I like to get stuck into my own garden or...

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Dulcie Smith – Publicity Chair

Dulcie Smith – Publicity Chair

My love of gardening began in England when, aged 16, I planted daffodil bulbs upside down in a pot for my boyfriend’s (now husband’s) mother. Once this mistake had been pointed out and the laughing had ceased……there was no stopping me! I’ve since learnt so much about...

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Volunteer Positions Available Now    Join our Team!

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Vice President

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Secretary

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Director at Large

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Opportunity Table Chair / Co-Chair

Or join a committee! We need volunteers for the following Committees: 

  • Workshops Committee: assist the Workshops chair to arrange workshops
  • Herb Garden Committee: assist the Herb Garden Chair with maintaining the CVHS Herb Garden at the Filberg Lodge